Archive for March 2010

Go West and Save Big at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts This Spring

Mar 31st, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Miscellaneous News, USA & Canada

ORLANDO, FL (March 31, 2010) – Head West this spring and take advantage of discounted rates at 11 different Marriott Vacation Club resorts in eight beautiful destinations. Reserve now and save 20 percent off villa room rates starting at only $87 per night* with this limited time offer.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Coast [...]



Wyndham Worldwide Announces New Credit Facility and Early Repayment of Term Loan

Mar 31st, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Finance

PARSIPPANY, N.J., (March 31, 2010) — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) announced today the closing of a new $950 million revolving credit facility to replace its existing $900 million facility, which had been scheduled to mature in July 2011. The maturity of the new facility is October 1, 2013. The Company also [...]



Bluegreen Corporation Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

Mar 31st, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Finance

Previously Announced Strategic Initiatives Generated New Revenue and Profits, Positive Cash Flow, and Improved Resort Segment Metrics
Overview

2009 Resorts system-wide sales of $264.7 million; Q4 2009 Resorts system-wide sales of $69.5 million
Successful launch of fee-based services program
contributed $20.1 million of revenue in 2009; $13.0 million contribution in Q4 2009
segment operating profit of $3.6 million in 2009 [...]



Pardon Our Dust

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Miscellaneous News

March 30, 2010 — We are in the process of updating this website, giving it a more professional look and better functionality.
While the major upgrade has been completed (as you can see if you’ve been with us for a while), we will still be tweaking it over the next few days. If you have [...]



Palace Resorts Offers Spectacular Early Savings Promotions for All Mexico and Dominican Republic Getaways in 2010

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Mexico & Latin America, Miscellaneous News

MIAMI, FL (March 30, 2010) — Palace Resorts — the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations — invites families, couples and friends to book a warm escape to one of 12 luxury all-inclusive properties throughout Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Sunny and warm spring escapes are more affordable than ever with [...]



The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Annika Sorenstam Announce New Partnership

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Destination Clubs, Fractional, PRCs, USA & Canada

ORLANDO, FL (March 30, 2010) — Unveiled March 23, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, an equity-based, luxury destination club, and Hall of Fame golfer, Annika Sorenstam, have entered a new partnership where Annika will serve as an ambassador for the brand. For the benefit of Club Members, this partnership presents the opportunity for elite experiences [...]



Sol Melia Vacation Club Captures ARDA Award for Customer Relations

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Associations and Events, Miscellaneous News, USA & Canada

Also Nominations for Three Other Industry-Wide Awards
ORLANDO, Florida (March 30, 2010) — Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, received a total of four award nominations at the 2010 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Annual Convention and Awards Reception in Las Vegas [...]



Shell Vacations LLC Only Timeshare Business to Receive BBB National Accreditation

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Miscellaneous News, USA & Canada

Northbrook, IL (March 30, 2010) – Shell Vacations LLC has received national accreditation by the Better Business Bureau (‘BBB’) with a rating of A+. The rating system uses grades from A+ to F, with pluses and minuses. The BBB rating is based on a proprietary formula that uses information known to BBB and incorporates consumer [...]



Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2010 Earnings Release Date

Mar 29th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Finance, USA & Canada

WHITE PLAINS, NY (March 29, 2010) — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it will release the Company’s first quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, April 29, 2010, followed by a conference call at 10:30am EDT. The conference call will include a brief discussion of the quarter [...]



Reve Orange of Costa Rica Selects FractionalExchange.com for Exchange

Mar 29th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Destination Clubs, Fractional, PRCs, Mexico & Latin America, New Affiliations

BEND, OR (March 29, 2010) – FractionalExchange.com® has announced that Reve Orange of Costa Rica has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its members.
Reve Orange is a French expression meaning “Orange Dream” and serves as the descriptive title of a gated 25-condominium unit, master planned community on Costa Rica’s west coast. Located [...]